Life Update: My New Apartment!

Yupp, I moved into my first place! The title of this post is a bit deceiving, though, as I wouldn't really say it's 'new,' since I have been living here for nearly three months now (sorry blog).

My lovely living room

After winter break,  I knew I needed a change- living in the dorms just wasn't working for me. I felt homeless. Not homeless like I did't have a place to live, but homeless like I didn't have a home. I didn't feel at home in the dorms, and when I visited my parent's house, that didn't feel like home anymore either. I needed a place of my own. So, I packed up my things, grabbed my Chihuahua, and within three days of making the decision to get my own apartment, I put the deposit down on a gorgeous unit in La Jolla. It's the perfect size for me- cozy, but not cramped. The location is wonderful- central, but not too busy. The complex is just right- peaceful, but not too quiet. And, most importantly, I feel totally safe and comfortable here. I couldn't have picked a better place!
Having my own place has been such an adventure! It has really helped me grow up and become more independent. Some of it has been really fun, like decorating the walls and crafting for my entry way; and some of it has been not so fun, like trying to cook dinner and accidentally making potatoes explode all over the stove (who knew you had to cut holes in them before you cook them?) But, coming home every evening to a gorgeous place that is all my own is the best thing I could ever ask for. I feel like a real adult, and that's kind of scary.
When I was young, I always looked at adulthood and childhood as black and white- One day you just wake up, put on a suit, and don't like to color or play pokemon anymore. But, as it turns out, the transition from adulthood to childhood is quite gray. Yeah, now I pay bills, and taxes, and go to college, but I also still giggle when someone says "duty" and still shove all my clothes in my closet when I don't feel like cleaning them. I still feel like a twelve year old, and part of me hopes that never changes.

I guess you could call this my 'dining room table'

I seriously love all the natural light this place gets in the mornings!

TV & bookshelf in the living room!

The entry way

My Kitchen (It's a bit messy oops)

I feel like the walls are so plain in here (but I'm too poor to get more artwork *sigh*)

My headquarters for schoolwork (aka netflix)

My bedroom

Actually obsessed with my showercurtain

Bathroom!

My porch is so cute I love it.